Jun 06
“It seems there’s no limit to where a makeover can lead!” This was a remark made by Mary Ann after a weekend Stiletto Camp. She continued, “I was very empowered and energized by your Stiletto Camp. I bought a few key pieces to get going in the right direction and applied all the principles you …
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Apr 25
Both #1 and #2 are fashion looks and not power looks, because of the color of the shirts worn. The dark brown shirt, in particular looks gangsterish with the white tie. The red shirt and matching pocket scarf look fashionable, indeed, but this look is for someone in a very creative field and not a …
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Mar 28
All three women above are beautiful and elegant - and they all have some sort of bob. In the middle, you see Patricia Arquette with the original and classic bob. All the hair is one length. Gwyneth Paltrow's bob (at left) is the American and British version, and it's a takeoff on the Vidal Sassoon …
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Mar 07
If you need evidence that it's nearly impossible to be objective about yourself, here it is! Brad Pitt is considered one of the most attractive and sexy stars in Hollywood. Yet in the photo on the left, he looks frumpy and perhaps unsuccessful. The photo to the right shows a little improvement. However, it's that …
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Feb 01
When it comes to image, you get one thing wrong and that’s all they notice. When you get all those little details right, then they only notice YOU. It’s all about impact that is made in a matter of one or two seconds. Juanita arrived at the makeover workshop looking attractive, but she didn’t know …
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Dec 27
Beards are often said to indicate a man wants hide something or not be seen. Former Vice President Al Gore grew a beard after the notoriously contested presidential election of 2000. But beards aren't the only way to hide. As former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich became more embroiled in scandal, his hair got longer and …
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Dec 09
Hillary’s hair looks great in the photo on the left, and it’s a highly-sophisticated style. It softly frames the face and also softens the jawline area. This is the perfect length for anyone past fifty. The color is good as well. It may take a little more time to care for and manage this style, …
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Oct 27
This is a group of politicians running for national office in 2008 from an unidentified state. It’s doubtful the men in the photo used an image consultant, because four of them have committed big image errors. As I alternate each month between male and female case studies, I’ll skip the woman in the photo. Only …
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Sep 30
Lady Gaga has transformed herself from a frumpy street urchin (left) to a high-fashion pinup. It’s acknowledged that she’s had a nose job (see before and after photos below), but it’s likely that she’s also had a little liposuction at the jawline. My favorite photo of her is the center photo, because she looks so …
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Sep 07
Rand Paul is an attractive man, but when he's having a bad hair day, it's another matter. It's no wonder we refer to hair as a person's crowning glory. A bad hair day can cause a person to look dated or even less attractive. On the left, he looks not only less attractive, but less …
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